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Staples High Schools students will be on hand again Saturday -- as they were last year -- to assist with disposal of documents and records during the town's annual "Shred Day" from 9 a.m. to noon at 180 Bayberry Lane. less

Staples High Schools students will be on hand again Saturday -- as they were last year -- to assist with disposal of documents and records during the town's annual "Shred Day" from 9 a.m. to noon at 180 ... more

Town residents -- proof of residency is required -- may shred up to eight paper bags or three boxes (12 by 18 inches) per household of unwanted personal records, documents and financial statements.

Each car will be charged $5.

"This is an opportunity for Westporters to dispose of personal, confidential and sensitive papers, such as bank statements, cancelled checks credit card statements, tax papers and medical records by watching their papers shredded on site" said First Selectman Jim Marpe in a statement.

"Document shredding is safe, secure, and confidential. This event helps ensure protection against identity theft, in addition to spring cleaning file cabinets. Our environment also benefits since all material will be recycled," he added.